Problematic Volcano
Mystery Booster Playtest Cards 2021 60 • rare
- Set
- Mystery Booster Playtest Cards 2021
- Collector number
- 60
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Gavin Verhey
- Market price
- $0.19
What it does
When Problematic Volcano enters, it deals 4 damage to any target. Then, starting with you, each player assigns their creatures to the left or right of the volcano. Creatures enter to the left or right of the volcano.
Creatures can't block creatures on the other side of the volcano.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyNot legal
- VintageNot legal
- CommanderNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerNot legal
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Where it came from
Problematic Volcano was released as part of the 2021 Mystery Booster Playtest Cards, a unique set distributed exclusively at select events and conventions. These cards were designed by the Wizards of the Coast development team to explore experimental mechanics and off-beat concepts that fall outside the standard rules of Magic: The Gathering. The card features a distinct 'playtest' aesthetic, characterized by a stark, minimalist frame and handwritten-style notations that distinguish it from the polished appearance of mainline card sets.
The card was conceived as a lighthearted commentary on game balance, specifically riffing on the historical power level of land destruction and board-altering effects. By utilizing a 'playtest' designation, the designers allowed themselves the creative freedom to include elements that would typically be considered too volatile for competitive play. It is regarded by the community as a curiosity of game design history, highlighting the internal iteration process that occurs behind the scenes during the development of traditional trading card sets.
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About Problematic Volcano
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